Overuse

Quick meaning: Overuse is a verb meaning (transitive) To use too much of (something); to use (it) too often.

Meaning

(transitive) To use too much of (something); to use (it) too often.

More Meanings

1. excessive use

Example Sentences

Another group argues that the diagnosis is being overused and that many of the diagnosed cases are iatrogenic, or unintentionally shaped or caused by the practitioner

There’s an occasional schmaltziness, aggravated by the overuse of a twangy score, but more than enough moments of genuine heartbreak, joy and suspense to make up for it.

On a summer visit back to the farm here where I grew up, I think I figured out the central problem with modern industrial agriculture. It’s not just that it produces unhealthy food, mishandles waste and overuses antibiotics in ways that harm us all.

Word Forms

• overuses
• overusing
• overused

Synonyms for overuse

Depending on context, synonyms include overwork, overdrive, overexploitation, overutilization, overutilisation.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include overutilization, overutilisation, overexploitation, overdrive, overconsumption, overload.

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